Land and Environment Manager

About this role

Join a passionate environmental team dedicated to protecting and enhancing local conservation reserves across Melbourne's northern suburbs. This hands-on role will see you delivering bushland management programs, weed control, revegetation projects, habitat restoration, and community engagement activities. About the Role • Maintain and enhance conservation reserves and natural environments. • Undertake weed control using chemical, mechanical and manual methods. • Deliver revegetation and habitat restoration works. • Identify indigenous flora, fauna and invasive species. • Operate and maintain bushland management equipment and tools. • Support volunteers and trainees and assist with community environmental programs. • Contribute to work planning, record keeping and safe work practices. About You • Qualification in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or related field, and/or relevant industry experience. • Experience in bushland management, conservation or ecological restoration. • Knowledge of local native flora, fauna and weed species. • Understanding of ecological processes and vegetation management. • Current Victorian Driver Licence. • Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain). • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively. Desirable • Chainsaw Level 1 certification. • Chemical Users Certificate and/or ACUP accreditation. • Experience supervising volunteers, trainees or community groups. What’s on Offer • Temporary full-time position (35 hours per week). • Fortnightly RDO. • Opportunity to contribute to biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and community environmental outcomes. • Supportive team environment with ongoing learning opportunities. Apply now if you're passionate about bushland management and making a positive impact on the natural environment. At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.